The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 05 by Burton

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Translator Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890
Title The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 05
Alternate Title Arabian Nights;
1001 Nights
Original Publication [S.l.] : The Burton Club, 1885
Note Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note Preceded by vol 4 PG#3438 and followed by vol 6 PG#3440
Note There is an improved edition of this book available as #54257.
Credits This etext was scanned by J.C. Byers and proofread by Doris Ringbloom.
Summary "The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 05" by Richard F. Burton is a renowned collection of Middle Eastern folk tales, compiled during the late 19th century. This volume continues the enchanting narratives that present a rich panorama of magical tales featuring princes, magical creatures, love, and adventure. The stories often revolve around central characters such as King Sabur and his daughter, who navigate the trials posed by sorcerers and magical artifacts, including the mystical ebony horse. The opening portion of this volume introduces the tale of King Sabur, a ruler of great wealth and benevolence, who receives extraordinary gifts from three wise men—an Indian, a Greek, and a Persian. Among these is a remarkable ebony horse capable of flying, which ultimately leads to the trial of the king's family. Sabur promises his daughter's hand to the makers of these wondrous gifts, igniting a tale of love, jealousy, and adventure as his daughter, the beautiful Princess, refuses the union with an old magician and seeks solace from her brother, Kamar al-Akmar. Set against a backdrop of magical realism, the story unfolds with themes of passion, sacrifice, and transformation, underscoring the captivating nature of the story within the larger framework of the Arabian Nights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PJ: Language and Literatures: Oriental languages and literatures
Subject Fairy tales
Subject Tales -- Arab countries
Category Text
EBook-No. 3439
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 11, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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